Bethlehem Bicyclist Is Hit-and-run Victim Police

A Bethlehem bicyclist was hospitalized with a broken arm and bruised left calf after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at Adams and Morton streets.

Robert J. Spalding, 18, of 522 Selfridge St., was listed in fair condition yesterday at St. Luke's Hospital after the Friday night accident. Spalding was charged with underage drinking.

Spalding told Bethlehem police that he was riding his 10-speed bicycle south on Adams and stopped at the stop sign at Adams and Morton streets. He said he looked but did not see anyone coming, so he proceeded through the intersection and was struck by a light-colored vehicle, possibly a Chevrolet Nova.

Police said Spalding told them he had a few beers at a bar before the incident.

Spalding is to be mailed a citation for underage drinking, police said.